By Abdulfatah Babatunde The African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF) has announced the establishment of the African School of Governance (ASG) graduate institution. TheNewsZenith reports that ASG is designed to offer world-class public policy education, research and engagement programmes. ASGF announced this in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith from Kigali, Rwanda, on Monday. Prominent African […]
The Federal Government, on Friday, reiterated its commitment to restore the dignity of the teaching profession, given the important role of teachers in nation-building. TheNewsZenith reports that Education Minister, Dr Yusuf Sununu, gave the pledge in a message sent to the Grand Finale of the 2024 Maltings Teacher of the Year Award in Lagos. Rector […]
By Muhammad Opeyemi The International Association for Economics Educators (IAEE) has called on universities and economic educators to encourage innovations and entrepreneurial spirit among students. TheNewsZenith reports that Prof. Joseph Onuoha, IAEE’s President, said such encouragement would enhance economic resilience. Onuoha made the call at the Seventh Annual National Conference of the association on Wednesday […]
From Our Correspondent A Non-Governmental Organisation, the “Connecting with Vulnerable Deltans through Traditional and Modern Media Channels” initiative (CVDTMC), has extended its humanitarian efforts to inmates of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Okuama, Delta State. TheNewsZenith reports that Amb. Ese Joshua Emadifie, the Director General of the CVDTMC, who visited the camp at […]
From Our Correspondent The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensure educational service delivery and prioritise the welfare of academic staff. Education Minister, Prof Tahir Mamman, made the pledge when he met with the leadership of Congress of University Academics (CONUA), on Friday, in Abuja. TheNewsZenith quotes Mamman as saying that the ministry ”is […]
From Our Correspondent An educational consultant has described the use of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) in conducting examinations as the best option for developing the nation’s educational systems and establishments. Mr Muyiwa Bamgbose, the Chief Executive Officer of the Educational Advancement Centre, made these remarks in interaction with newsmen at the weekend in Ibadan. The computer […]
From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has reiterated his administration’s commitment towards enhancing the roles of technology in achieving sustainable development. Mohammed stated this during the inauguration of the new ICT Centre at Sa’adu Zungur University. TheNewsZenith reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and Shell Petroleum Development Company […]
From Our Correspondent A Think-Tnak, the Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says it is convinced that the creative initiatives of the Tinubu administration in the education sector will introduce a fresh breath of air to the sector. This is contained in a statement signed by its Chairman Emeka Nwankpa and Secretary Dapo Okubanjo and emailed […]
From Bolanle Ridwan, Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced in a statement it will open a portal for student loan applications on May 24. Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director of NELFUND, made the announcement, on Thursday in Abuja. The Fund’s Media and Public Relations Lead, Nasir Ayitogo, emailed the statement to […]
From Our Correspondent The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, sought collaboration with the Swedish Government on using technology to improve early child education in the country. Mamman made the request when he received Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Annika Hahn-Englund, in his office, on Tuesday in Abuja. He said there were many Swedish ICT-based companies […]